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Our mission statement:"Holiday Art Shows exist to bring talented, individual artists together with people who appreciate and support their creative endeavors. The person in the booth is the visionary behind the work. When a customer makes a purchase from one of our exhibitors they are buying the highest quality art from real working artists. Furthermore, Holiday Art Shows never knowingly allows exhibitors with less than genuine work nor do we accept those buying and selling imported production or manufactured items meant to be perceived as genuine art."

The 8th Annual Old Town Art Show is being held, Palm Sunday weekend, April 13 + 14, 2019 in the Nation's Oldest City, Saint Augustine, Florida.

You are invited to apply to this carefully juried, reasonably priced, two-day event which is open to all artists and craftsmen. The Old Town Art Show is produced by artists for artists; we understand your needs!

Saint Augustine, the "Nation's Oldest City", is a coastal community located in the Northeast corner of Florida. The city has received numerous accolades including: National Geographic - "Best of the World - 2013", Retirement Living - 5 Best Places to Retire, Smithsonian - 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013, Fodor's Best Small Towns List. The metro population, according to the 2012 US Census, is over 200,000.

Break-down:
Sunday ~ 4:01 pm - 9:00 pm. All exhibits must be
removed from the field by 9:00 pm. Exhibit area must be left
clean and free of trash at breakdown. Driving onto the field will
not be permitted until all customers have left the area.

CORRESPONDENCE

In the interest of "going green" and reducing our use of paper products, all correspondence will be sent via email. Please include a valid email address on your application.

SHOW STANDARDS

All items offered for sale must be the original work of the
exhibitor. The work exhibited and booth design must be consistent
with the quality and style of work represented in the submitted
images.

JURY PROCESS

All applications will be juried after the deadline in the order in which they are received. Applicants will be notified of status within 15 days of jury. A wait list is kept by category.

Images:For those applying using Holiday Art Showsonline application - please submit your images via email; three of your work and one of your booth in jpg format, to: lynn@holidayartshows.com. Please do not send more than the requested number.

BOOTH DISPLAY

Booth displays are to be professional, neat and attractive.
Canopies must be white. Tables must be covered to the ground.
Exhibitors are responsible for securing their booth properly, with stakes and weights. It is a grass field, staking is permitted and encouraged.

PARKING

Free parking is available for exhibitors in the parking lot on the south side of the field. Parking pass will be available at check in. There is no parking on the field. All vehicles must be off the field by 9:15 am.

RULES &amp GUIDELINES

All items for sale must be the original work of the exhibitor. No buy/sell, imports, kits, or commercial products. Management reserves the right to remove any exhibit/exhibitor without refund and without recourse.

Items exhibited and offered for sale must be consistent with submitted images and in accepted category only. You will be asked to remove any items in your booth NOT approved during the application process.

Exhibitors may not sublet or share booth space.

An accepted application is a commitment to show. Cancellations must be in writing and submitted to our office 45 days prior to the show. No credits or refunds within 45 days of show. A $50.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from any refund/credit issued.

Show is rain or shine; set-up is on grass. Exhibitors are responsible for securing their booth properly, with stakes and weights.

$35.00 fee for all returned checks.

Exhibits/exhibitors must not extend beyond allotted 12 x 12 space.

Exhibitors may not advertise “sale” items or discounted work. No hand written signs.

Submitted images may be used for publicity purposes. Receipt of images grants permission.

Security will be provided, however, Holiday Art Shows, Inc. shall not be liable or responsible for any items lost, stolen, or damaged.

All Exhibitors selling consumable products (prepared foods, soap, any product consumed in or on the body) must have valid commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars). A certificate of insurance must be provided within 30 days of acceptance listing Holiday Art Shows, Inc. as named insured.

HOST HOTEL

The Ponce Hotel offers more visitors a great way to see your favorite historic Floridian city. By keeping you less than a mile from many local points of interest (and the show), including historic attractions, shopping, and dining destinations, we can offer you a great value on your hotel stay. We're located just next to the Florida East Coast Railway designed by Henry Flagler.

When you book with us, you’re getting great hotel deals with a variety of standard guest amenities. With a free continental breakfast served every morning, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and free on-site parking, you’ll find more ways to enjoy your next visit here.

The group rate for our host hotel is $119.00 per night Friday and Saturday nights. If you would like to stay over Sunday night, the rate is $89.00.

Reservations: Call the hotel directly at (904) 824-5554 and let them know you are with the Old Town Art Show block.

CAMPING

There is no overnight camping within the city limits. We can
highly recommend two local campgrounds; North Beach Camp Resort or Anastasia State Park. Both are just a short drive from the show and offer spacious campsites with full hookups.

SALES TAX

Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and remitting sales
tax to the Florida Department of Revenue. Forms are available here. Saint Augustine sales tax
rate is 6.5%.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING

We are planning a very aggressive advertising and marketing
campaign which will include; newspapers, magazines, signage,
banners, radio, posters, fliers and social networking in the Jacksonville area, as well as Saint Augustine.